Syrup

Lime Cordial

Lime cordial is a sweet-tart citrus syrup of lime juice and zest with sugar—sharper and greener than lemon cordial, classic in soft drinks and cocktails (including historical gimlet bases). Dilute with still or sparkling water; use in dressings and desserts. Refrigerate after opening.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

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Breeds & varieties

A sample of named types with their own origin and culinary profiles.

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Traditional Lime Cordial

Fresh Lime Cordial

Rose's Style Lime

Characteristics

Preparations

CookedDilutedLiquidPourableRaw

Provenance

Fair TradeOrganicSingle OriginTraditional

Sources

Indoor FarmedOutdoor FarmedWild

Traits

CitrusCordialDilutableGreenLiquidSweetenerTart-SweetZesty

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 308

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 19.3 mg
Salt 0.05 g
Total Carbohydrate 78 g
Dietary Fibre 0.2 g
Total Sugars 75.2 g
Complex / starch 2.07 g
Protein 0.19 g
Water 23.2 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 308 kcal
Water 23.2 g
Carbohydrates 78 g
- Sugars 75.2 g
  - Monosaccharides 52.7 g
  - Disaccharides 22.6 g
- Starch 2.07 g
  - Amylose 0.52 g
  - Amylopectin 1.55 g
  - Digestible Starch 1.76 g
  - Resistant Starch 0.21 g
- Fibre 0.2 g
  - Soluble Fibre 0.07 g
  - Insoluble Fibre 0.13 g
Protein 0.19 g
Vitamins 24.6 mg
- Vitamin A 20 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.01 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.02 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.04 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.02 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 0.2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 1.7 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 0.08 mg
- Vitamin K 0.4 µg
Minerals 249 mg
- Major Minerals 243 mg
  - Calcium 52 mg
  - Sodium 19.3 mg
  - Potassium 172 mg
- Trace Minerals 6.1 mg
  - Iron 0.7 mg
  - Zinc 0.4 mg
  - Iodine 5 µg
Salt 0.05 g
- Sodium Chloride 0.05 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 20 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.01 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.02 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.09 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.04 · vitamin-b6: 0.02 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 0.2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 1.7 · vitamin-e: 0.08 · vitamin-k: 0.4 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 19.27 · Potassium: 172 · Calcium: 52 · Iron: 0.7 · Zinc: 0.4 · Iodine: 5 ·

Syrups are sugar-dense liquids; natural types may retain minerals while refined syrups are mostly carbohydrate.

In the kitchen

Culinary partners and combinations that usually underperform with Lime Cordial.

Pairs well with

Classic and complementary matches

Usually avoid with

Often clash in flavour or tradition

History

1860GB

British lime cordial preserved lime juice for naval and household use.

1900GB

Commercial lime cordial became a soft-drink and cocktail staple.

2000

Craft citrus cordials revived small-batch lime syrups.